The Phillies made several bullpen moves before Game 2 against the Mets, recalling Daniel Robert, adding Lou Trivino, and placing Jordan Romano on the injured list.
This week's Phillies mailbag looks at Jordan Romano's time with the club, whether Otto Kemp or Weston Wilson should stay, and what Andrew Painter's future is.
This week's Phillies mailbag looks at the potential callup of Garrett Stubbs, the rotation with Andrew Painter in it, and is Jordan Romano in the closer's role?
Edmundo Sosa is making a strong case for more playing time after a red-hot start to the 2025 season, batting .550 with five multi-hit games. His versatility across the infield — and even in center field — gives the Phillies plenty to think about. Meanwhile, reliever Jordan Romano continues to struggle in his early appearances, raising questions about his role in the bullpen. Manager Rob Thomson is looking for ways to keep Sosa in the lineup while monitoring Romano’s declining velocity. Here's a breakdown of where things stand.